It’s weeks into the Biden presidency and to no surprise, Americans are unsure on how to unite with each other. While Joe Biden handles congressional unity, the American people must deal with the social effects of the Trump presidency. We don’t want to be a divided country of red and blue states. But we also […]
Voices of OA: Guinea Pigs in a Maze
Editor’s Note: Voices of OA is a weekly opinion column that showcases the viewpoints of the students at OA on a variety of topics. By Katherine McCormick You wake up late, it’s 7:25. Scramble to get all your stuff ready, putting on your shoes while trying to brush your teeth. Run downstairs to grab your […]
Low Rise Pants: Should They Come Back?
It is no secret that in the fashion world trends are hardly ever new and almost always recycled. However, many people are okay with letting certain trends die one of those include low rise jeans. Low rise jeans became very popular in the late 90s when designer Alexander McQueen showed his “bumster” jeans in a […]
What a Female VP Means to Me
As we catch glimpses into the White House filled by our new administration, we finally see a woman walking through the outdoor corridors on her way to world-changing meetings and events. This is a new sight for all of us: a woman in power, well respected, and taken seriously. For girls like me, Kamala Harris […]
Voices of OA: Will Gender Stereotypes Ever Be Broken?
For centuries upon centuries, societal expectations of men and women had been set in stone and the gender binary was non-negotiable. Over the past few decades, most of the world has progressed in its ideals; the value of women in the workplace and in politics has been recognized. Women’s fashion has become very interchangeable and […]
What Matters in Politics: Trump Is Impeached
Yesterday, January 13th, we witnessed a historical moment: the President was impeached for the second time. After Vice President Pence declined to invoke the 25th amendment, the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, called for impeachment to protect our democracy. After watching several representatives speak, both Democrats and Republicans, I noticed that a few Republicans […]